I had a hitch on my BMW 325X... it was only for a bike rack, never towed anything, but I didn't realize it was an after market thing. DH ordered it on line and installed it himself, but he generally does everything like that.
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04-03-2013, 03:42 AM #1
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04-03-2013, 05:05 AM #2
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We have had hitches installed on two of our vehicles where it wasn't a standard option. At least according to my husband, who is completely obsessed with all things motorized, it's not that big of a deal for either a dealer or someone like U-Haul to install a hitch. Assuming the vehicle can actually tow what you want to tow, he suggests not ruling out a vehicle just because a tow hitch isn't a standard option.
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04-03-2013, 07:46 AM #3
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We were talking about this last night and realized that with the exception of our MINI, all of our cars have had hitches and all of them were aftermarket!
Sarah - I'll definitely report back! I think we are going to drive the BMW tonight and if there is time, either the CR-V or the CX-5. I know car dealers will allow buyers to test-fit bikes...think they'll let us test-fit our dogs?
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04-03-2013, 08:16 AM #4
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Oh goody! It comes in a spectacular orange....
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Sarah - I'll definitely report back! I think we are going to drive the BMW tonight and if there is time, either the CR-V or the CX-5. I know car dealers will allow buyers to test-fit bikes...think they'll let us test-fit our dogs?
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04-03-2013, 08:23 AM #5
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I know! That's definitely the color we'll pick if we end up with the BMW. In fact, that is one of the reasons my H initially liked the CrossTrek - it also comes in orange! Originally Posted by maillotpois
Oh goody! It comes in a spectacular orange....
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04-03-2013, 09:56 AM #6
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Yes - Em also loved the orange cross-trek when we were looking. But too small.
I've seen the orange BMW in person and it's really cool.Sarah
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